Senator Dawn Driscoll

Dawn Driscoll is an American politician and farmer serving as a member of the Iowa Senate from the 46th district. She was elected in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Born in Annawan, Illinois, Driscoll earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy from Western Illinois University. As a sixth-generation farmer, she has previously worked as a recruiter for Hummer AgriBusiness Search and was also the president of the Iowa County, Iowa Farm Bureau.

Driscoll’s political career began when she was elected to the Iowa Senate in November 2020. She assumed office on January 11, 2021, representing District 46. She is the vice chair of the Senate Natural Resources and Environment Committee.

In addition to her political career, Driscoll is a mother of three and has been an active volunteer in her community. She has served as the chairman of the Ag in the Classroom program in schools and nursing homes, coached volleyball and basketball, and has been a religious education teacher, 4-H community leader, and a preschool board president.

Driscoll raises Angus cattle and farms with her family in rural Iowa County. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Western Illinois University and has been a recruiter in the agriculture industry.